You’re a Smart Person with Big Career Questions.
Let's Answer Them.
A 1:1 session for law students and lawyers who want clarity, confidence and direction from someone who has actually lived it.
You are a law student or early career lawyer and feel ‘behind’ or like everyone else got a manual that you didn’t
You're stretching for something ✨ more ✨ you can sense the career you're meant to have is just beyond your current line of sight and you need someone to help you see it clearly
You are in private practice and want to strategically plan a transition in house with deep insider knowledge from over 12 years at your finger tips
You have done “all the right things” but still feel lost and uncertain about your legal career
You want straight answers from a legal industry pro, not motivational fluff or generic advice from someone who hasn’t actually practiced
If none of that lands, this is not for you.
This Is For You If
A documented action plan for your next 6-12 months (not just ideas you have to remember)
Honest feedback on what actually matters in your specific situation (and what you can stop stressing about)
The insider view of your options in today's legal market (as it actually is, not as law school sold it)
A clearer view of what you're capable of (and the pathway to get there)
Confidence to make your next move (because you'll know it's the right one)
No fluffy theory, no hype, no wasted time.
What You Walk Away With
This is not just soft talking coaching vibes. This is practical career strategy for ambitious people.
We unpack where you are right now
We pressure-test your assumptions about what success looks and feels like
We map real pathways based on your skills, grades and experience
We identify the fastest, least painful next move towards your goal
We turn confusion into a clear plan
You leave knowing what to do next and why.
What We Actually Do In The Session
Investment: AUD $350 for 45 minutes of focused career strategy
(Less than a billable hour. More valuable than months of overthinking.)
What People Say
“I walked into the session feeling overwhelmed and walked out with a clear plan.”
— Junior In-House Counsel, Sydney“Mel is the first coach I’ve worked with who actually understood the realities of being a lawyer.”
— Senior Associate, Brisbane“In less than one hour I gained more clarity than months of overthinking on my own.”
— 4th Year Law Student, Melbourne“Absolutely loved the session and was one of the best decisions I've made. I loved the practical steps I left with that I could easily start implementing your tips straight away!”
— Law Graduate, Regional Victoria
Who is Mel?
hello!I'm a former senior in-house lawyer with 15+ years across private practice, in-house and tech roles - most recently as APAC Head of Legal at a US tech company.
I've hired lawyers, managed teams and sat in the promotion rooms where careers actually get decided.
I know what law school doesn't teach you, what signals actually matter and where ambitious lawyers waste time on the wrong things.
I'll give you clear, honest guidance based on how the legal market actually works today - not what sounds good on paper.
You’ve Got Questions.
I’ve got answers…
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It’s a focused, personalised session where we work through your career challenges or goals together. Think of it as having a career coach and mentor in your corner who understands the legal industry and the realities of career transitions.
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They’re designed for law students, junior lawyers, mid-level lawyers and senior lawyers who want clarity, strategy or confidence around their next career step. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or ready to level up, this is for you.
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When you book, you’ll fill out a short pre-session form so I understand your goals. During the session, we’ll map out where you are now, where you want to be and the steps to get you there. You’ll leave with practical next steps, reframed confidence and a clearer path forward.
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Each strategy session runs for 45 minutes. We cover a lot in that time and I’ll make sure you leave with clarity and an action plan.
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Nothing formal, just yourself and a willingness to talk openly about where you’re at. If you’d like feedback on your CV, Linked or job applications, have those ready to share.
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Sessions are held online via Google Meet, so you can join from anywhere. If you can’t find a time the suits your timezone, please let me know! I am available worldwide.
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That’s normal. I’ll guide the conversation and ask the right questions to draw out what matters most to you. You don’t need to have it all figured out before we start. description
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Yes, I’ll send you a tailored file note after our session that captures key takeaways, reframes and next steps, so you don’t have to scribble notes while we talk. If you like, I can record our session and send you the full tran
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A single strategy session is great if you want clarity or a plan on a specific challenge. Ongoing coaching is for lawyers who want deeper accountability, confidence building and longer-term support across career moves and brand-building. Email me to discuss your needs and budget.
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Then you don't have an information problem - you have a clarity problem. That's exactly what we fix together.
This isn't me handing you another framework to screenshot and never look at again. This is me, your Career Big Sis, sitting across from you and actually working through YOUR specific situation. Your career. Your blocks. Your next move.
We're not consuming content here - we're building strategy, making decisions and holding you accountable to actually implementing the thing.
No more collecting advice like Pokemon cards. We're doing the work.
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Life happens. You can reschedule up to 48 hours before your session.
If this feels like the support you’ve been looking for, the next step is simple: book your session above and let’s get to work!
Mel
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Good. That means you're actually taking this seriously.
If you felt 100% certain about everything, you wouldn't need this session. The fact that it feels big? That's because it IS big. We're talking about your career, your future, your next move - of course there's some nervous energy around that.
But here's what I know: you don't need to have it all figured out before we start. That's literally what I'm here for. We'll work through it together, step by step and I'll show you exactly what you need to do next.
(And if you're equal parts scared and excited? You're in exactly the right place!)